South Acton Notes Chronicle Local Tidbits
Clarence Jones spent Sunday with tin brother Lowell Howard White came from Ayer last Thursday A Merriam awaits recovery after sickness A new sewer system has been laid for the grocery store block John Cahill is laid up from a large carbuncle George Despeaux of Somerville visited Augustine Hosmer Mrs Walter French suffers a serious eye illness Miss Charlotte Canfield recited at the Christian Endeavor rally Sophia Fisher visited L B Reeds for a bruised arm Pneumonia claimed the two months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Clements Thanksgiving ball to be held in Exchange hall The village boys trap small animals and sell skins Mesh rats skunks and one mink captured The stonecrusher finished a good season and helped improve town roads credited to Commissioner Piper and the street department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Jones
Tin
Lowell
Howard White
Ayer
A. Merriam
John Cahill
George Despeaux
Somerville
Augustine Hosmer
Raymond Clements
Exchange Hall
Piper
Am I My Brother's Keeper Sermon and Christmas Plans
Mr. Peebles spoke on Am I My Brother's Keeper as the church auditorium was cold. a solo The City Eternal by Mr. Fitzgerald pleased listeners. The Christian Endeavor service led by Mrs. Fine Willis covered Medical Missions and world wide efforts. About 15 members attended the KB Society rally at Concord. Christmas tree exercises and entertainment are set for Saturday December 23 with a Christmas concert on Sunday December 24. the cantata Wither is scheduled for Thursday December 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concer
Concord
Wither
Bazaar of Days draws crowds at Universalist Church
The Bazaar of Days was a great success with lively booths and decorations earning praise. Organizers reported strong attendance and broad community support for the Universalist Church event.
Small Town Fancy Fair Attracts Large Attendance
An opening night concert drew a crowded hall though attendees enjoyed the displays more than the music. Little Miss Brewster of Boston impressed with dancing while Mr Knights and Mrs Wheeler sang. The second night also drew large crowds with social dancing. Prizes were won in contests including Mrs T F Newton coal Bert Willis fruit cake Luther Piper table and Mrs L C Hastings squash. The event grossed $269 with many visitors from out of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Brewster
Boston
T. F. Newton
Bert Willis
Luther Piper
L. C. Hastings
Card of Thanks to Friends and Neighbors
We express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness during our bereavement. May they be blessed with many kind deeds and words when affliction befalls them. Mr. Raymond Clements and family.
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Raymond Clements
West Acton Notes Patch Social Visits and Plans
West Acton residents week of activity includes visits from Lowell Concord Junction and Boston visitors. Cantata of Esther planned for December in South Acton. A village fair at the new I C O F building is set for December 12 to 14 with a dance December 15 to furnish the hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
1.C. O. F. Bulding
Fritz Oelschlegel Zither Soloist Seeks Engagements
West Acton local Fritz Oelschlegel, a zither soloist and teacher, is now available for engagements. Based in Box 44 South Acton Massachusetts, he seeks performing opportunities and instruction work.
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Fritz Oelschlegel
South Acton
Mass
Maynard Man Fined for Improper Exposure
Anti Salmi was arrested Sunday night by Constable T Poney Burke and fined seven dollars in police court on Monday. Salmi had seven dollars and seventy five cents before sentencing. Marlboro lodge K of P conducted a Knight degree work Monday evening.
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Anti Salmi
Maynard
T. Poney Burke
Salmi
Marlboro Lodge
K. of P
Knight Montov
Annual Acton Centre church fair to be held in December
Local notices report the annual church fair planned for about December 5. The gypsy moth hunters worked around the village, and there was an auction of the late Daniel Tuttle estate with James B. Tuttle purchasing the farm. Husking Bee at town hall drew a large audience with notable violin and cornet performances by young performers Bowen and Bruere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Tuttle
James B. Tuttle
Nathan
Charlotte
Wood
Bowen
Carolyn Bruere
Forbush's Auctions Schedules Multiple Local Sales
Otis H. Forbush announces auction dates for Nashoba Poultry Yards at Carlisle station on the N Y N H R R, John F. Warren farm at Hastings, J W Morgan at Billerica, the late Dr Dodge's West Acton estate, and Captain Daniel Tuttle estate Acton Centre. Dates span Nov 24 to Dec 7 with items including poultry, cows, horses, farm tools, household goods, and relics. Posters will list full details later.
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Otis H. Forbush
Nashoba Poultry Yards
Carlisle
N. Y
N. H
Hinckley & Fletcher
John F. Warren
Weston
Mass
Hastings
Fitchburg
B & Ms
Warren
Poston
J. W. Morgan
Billerica
Mitchell School
Doctor Dodge
West Acton
Daniel Tuttle
Acton Centre
Train Strikes Wagon at Hudson Crossing
A 12.13 Fitchburg train from Hudson struck a wagon owned by Fred Thayer of White Pond at the almshouse crossing. The horse ran onto the track but was unharmed beyond scratches. the wagon was demolished. The engine's step damaged. train delayed about 20 minutes.
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Hudson
Fitchburg
Fred Thayer
White Pond
Marlboro Inspector Whitman Completes Annual Cattle Tour
Inspector Charles G. Whitman reports 1169 cattle and other livestock in Marlboro, up from 1085 last year. He lists 728 cows in milk, 156 bulls, 27 young cattle, 204 other cattle, with 188 certificates issued, 96 stables examined, twelve cattle quarantined, six tuberculosis cases, and one rabies exposed dog detained for two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitman
Charles G. Whitman
Souvenir of Boer War donated to Marlboro Library
Charles K. Jackson presented an eight piece combination spade and pick to Marlboro Public Library. The three foot long shovel and pick on opposite ends, a curious historic relic from England given after a Ladysmith Boer War era visit.
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Marlboro Public Library
Marlboro
Charles K. Jackson
Public Library
Mr. Jackson
England
Ladysmith
Cattle Destroyed After Tuberculosis Findings In Several Towns
State cattle bureau agent Dr. W. S. Plasket ordered 15 cows from Harvard Lancaster and Hudson farms to be killed within days after inspectors reported tuberculous cases. The cases were found in Clinton Hudson Berlin Bolton Sterling Lancaster and Harvard as inspectors conducted annual checks. The doctor says the disease level is not higher than in recent years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plasket
Clinton
State Cattle Bureau
Harvard
Lancaster
Hudson
Cattle Bureau
Dr. Plasket
Berlin
Bolton
Sterling
Valley Falls Weavers Return After 10 Day Strike
After a 10 day stoppage over wage demands, the Samoset cotton mills workers resume weaving with no wage advance granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Falls
Samoset
Westfield Considers City Charter Petition
At a special town meeting on November 22 the vote favored petitioning the state legislature for a city charter. Westfield, with about 14 000 residents, has long sought city status amid ongoing charter agitation.
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Westfield
Mass
Schooner William Converse Towed Into Norfolk
The schooner William Converse, lumber laden and bound from Port Royal to New York, was towed into Norfolk harbor by the steamer Rescue late last night. Her sails were gone, her crew exhausted, and water poured through strained seams at about one foot per hour after heavy seas and strong winds beset her from Port Noyal to Norfolk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
William Converse
Lumber-Liden
Port Royal
New York
Norfolk Harbor
Rescue
Converse
Port Noyal
Through Service Will Link Worcester Lines This Winter
E G Connette new general manager of Worcester Consolidated Street Railway Co announces through service from Hudson to Fitchburg on division 3. Connections at Clinton will be eliminated with hourly to half hourly service between Clinton and Fitchburg starting December. The change shortens travel time from Boston to Fitchburg and improves links to Lowell Concord and Hudson systems, benefiting tourists headed to Gardner Athol Orange and other northern Worcester County towns.
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G. Connette
Worcester Consolidated Street Railway Co
Hudson
Fitchburg
Worcester Consolidated Street Lway ‘O
Berlin
Inton
Lancester
Leominster
Clinton
Lme
Boston
Boston & Worcester Air Line
Lowell
Concord
M Rds
Hudson System
Houde
Gardner
Athol
Orange
Worcester County
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Main St
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